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GGeorge
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Jul 26, 2015

Suggested border crossing?

Hello 2015 group,

I am and will be going to Alaska in 2016. The route I have planned from Washington State is north on US 395 from Kettle Falls to Grand Forks, CAN, then taking CAN 3 west to Osoyoos, CAN.

I picked this route because I figure Osoyoos would be a very busy crossing due to route 97.

Did I pick a good (less used, easy, short lines) crossing?

Anyone have experience with this crossing?

Of course, thanks in advance.

GGeorge

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  • sue_t's avatar
    sue_t
    Explorer
    Jul 26, 2015
    Sometimes the smaller crossings are more diligent about their work because they have less traffic going through. If it is a slow day, they have more time to check into you and might pull you over for a search.

    The border crossing at Beaver Creek, from Alaska into Yukon on the Alaska Highway is well known for its diligence.
  • RangerJay's avatar
    RangerJay
    Explorer
    Jul 26, 2015
    One of the secrets to avoiding waits at busy crossings is to time when you plan on coming across - even the small crossings can get crazy busy. In our area we have three small crossings - the wait can be nothing, can be minutes, or can be hours - entirely dependent upon what day and time you cross. This website might help you out:

    http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/bwt-taf/menu-eng.html


    Jay

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